EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 15)

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Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
MAINTENANCE
Generator Maintenance
Please read the maintenance schedule and observe these recommendations to extend the life of your generator.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help you
properly care for your generator, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best
handled by professionals and are normally performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individuals. However, items must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain “no charge”
emissions control service.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you operate your engine under unusual conditions, such as
sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for
recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Item Remarks
Pre-operation
check (daily)
Initial
month
or 20 hrs
Every 3
months
or 50 hrs
Every 6
months
or 100 hrs
Every 12
months
or 300 hrs
Spark Plug -
Type: TORCH CMR6A
(NGK 1223)
Gap: 0.6 - 0.7 mm
Check condition, adjust gap and
clean. Replace if necessary.
X
Engine Oil Check oil level. X
Replace. X X
Air Filter Clean. Replace if necessary. X
Fuel Strainer Clean fuel strainer.
Replace if necessary.
X
Choke Check choke operation. X
Valve Clearance -
Intake: 0.15mm (0.006”)
Exhaust: 0.20mm (0.008”)
Check and adjust when
engine is cold.
X
Fuel / Oil Lines Check hoses for crack or damage.
Replace if necessary.
X
Exhaust System Check for leakage.
Retighten if necessary.
X
Check muffler screen.
Clean/replace if necessary
X
Starting System Check recoil starter operation. X
Screws / Fasteners Check that all hardware is secure.
Correct if necessary.
X
Generator Check the output light comes on. X